The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (10 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 42,000
€ 47,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 32.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.9
70.2
78.1
45.8
67.7
75.6
70.2 in
Width
67.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
54.9 in
Height
45.8 in
108.7
181.6
90.6
149
181.6 in
Length
149 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
3538 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1609 lb
45.47 %
General
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
16.46 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
29 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
483 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
483 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.7 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
153.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
